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An apparatus has been contrived for catching these
children. But it is defective, because devoid of sympathy. I have known
hundreds of cases in the East End of London where families have been
unable to raise themselves by this means because, at the critical
moment, there was not twenty shillings in the house wherewith to buy
clothes in which the child could present himself to a good employer
with any prospect of success. Worthy of a better fate, he is pushed
back. The chance is missed; the family remains in poverty. All kinds of
profitable and honourable capacities are being wasted in this fashion
every day--peculiar aptitudes for mechanics, talents for art, or music,
or acting--"
"Acting!" interrupted Keith. "I am glad you reminded me. We are just in
time to see some theatricals at the municipality. They only come off
once a year. It would never do for you to miss them. No, never."
The bishop, rather regretfully, rose from his seat. He was feeling
comfortable just then, and inclined to listen to a few more of Keith's
educational heresies.


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